High - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

noun

The point at which something is at its best or most highly developed.

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Physics is the acme of scientific knowledge

noun

The highest point of achievement

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Chaplin’s "city lights" marked the acme of his filmmaking career.

adjective

(of an unpleasant or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

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An acute housing shortage

noun

Short for acute accent.

adverb

Up in or into the air; overhead.

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The congregation sways, hands aloft

adjective

Flying or situated in the air; overhead.

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While the plane is aloft, passengers may get up and move about

adverb

In the air or in a higher position

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Her kite remained aloft for hours.

noun

The top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point.

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The apex of the roof

verb

Reach a high point or climax.

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Melodic lines build up to the chorus and it apexes at the solo

noun

A system of reduced fares for scheduled airline flights and railway journeys which must be booked and paid for before a certain period in advance of departure.

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Apex fares

noun

The highest point in the development of something; a climax or culmination.

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A film which was the apogee of german expressionist cinema

noun

The most successful, popular, or powerful point

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At their apogee, the novels of spillane claimed worldwide sales of over $180 million.

noun

The highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax.

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His appearance as hamlet was the apotheosis of his career

noun

The best or most extreme example of something

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Most people agree that her acting career achieved its apotheosis in this movie., bad taste in cloth…

adjective

Unable to think clearly; confused or perplexed.

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Even in my befuddled state i could see that they meant trouble

verb

Make (someone) unable to think clearly.

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The logic used to arrive at this conclusion befuddles me

adjective

Confused and unable to think clearly

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The director was sitting there looking somewhat befuddled.

adjective

Of considerable size or extent.

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Her big hazel eyes

verb

Praise or recommend something highly.

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The record's been on the streets a while now, but it's still worth bigging up

noun

The major league in a professional sport.

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The day he made it to the bigs, he forgot every minor league ballpark he ever played in

noun

A leader or ruler of a people or clan.

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The chief of the village

adjective

Most important.

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The chief reason for the spending cuts

adjective

Most important

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Their chief objection to the appointment was that she had no judicial experience., the chief econom…

noun

The most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the culmination.

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She was nearing the climax of her speech

verb

Culminate in an exciting or impressive event; reach a climax.

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The day climaxed with a gala concert

noun

The most important or exciting part in the development of a story or situation, which usually happens near the end

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The novel built to a shattering climax, leaving me breathless., a late season hurricane on october …

adjective

Costing a lot; expensive.

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Major problems requiring costly repairs

adjective

Expensive

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This procedure can be very costly., her costly mistake allowed the opponents to score.

adjective

Costing a lot of money

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Costly repairs, the delays in the schedule proved very costly., their failure to consult staff memb…

noun

A person who has committed a crime.

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These men are dangerous criminals

adjective

Relating to crime.

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They are charged with conspiracy to commit criminal damage

adjective

Involving or having the character of a crime

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She may face criminal charges for lying to a grand jury., he had an extensive criminal record (= an…

noun

The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.

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The deal marked the culmination of years of negotiation

noun

The point at which an event or series of events ends, having developed until it reaches this point

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Winning first prize was the culmination of years of practice and hard work., the book was a fitting…

adjective

Regarded with deep affection.

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A dear friend

noun

Used as an affectionate or friendly form of address.

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Don't you worry, dear

adverb

At a high cost.

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They buy property cheaply and sell dear

adjective

In an acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence; affected by delirium.

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He became delirious and couldn't recognize people

adjective

Thinking or speaking in a way that is not reasonable because of mental confusion

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He grew feverish and then delirious., delirious with joy

adjective

Very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect.

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A distinguished american educationist

verb

Recognize or treat (someone or something) as different.

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The child is perfectly capable of distinguishing reality from fantasy

adjective

(of a person or a body of work) respected and admired for excellence

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He had a long and distinguished career as a diplomat.

adjective

(of a person) unconscious or in a stupor as a result of taking or being given a drug.

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In his drugged state

verb

Administer a drug to (someone) in order to induce stupor or insensibility.

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They were drugged to keep them quiet

Past simple and past participle of drug

adjective

Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area.

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This hotel has an elevated position above the village

verb

Raise or lift (something) to a higher position.

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The exercise will naturally elevate your chest and head

adjective

Raised

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The doctor said i was to keep my leg elevated., there is an elevated area at the back of the buildi…

adjective

(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere.

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One of the world's most eminent statisticians

adjective

Famous and important

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The commission consisted of fifteen eminent political figures., this shows eminent good sense.

adjective

More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

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He was drinking excessive amounts of brandy

Beyond normal limits

adjective

Too much or too many

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Some property owners complained that they were being charged excessive fees., the directive will pr…

adjective

(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.

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Some hotels charge exorbitant rates for phone calls

adjective

(of prices and demands) much too large

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The hotel charges were exorbitant.

adjective

An exorbitant price, demand, etc., is much too large

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The interest charged on most credit cards is exorbitant., an exorbitant price/fee/rate

adjective

(of a price) much too high; exorbitant.

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£2,700 for that guitar is extortionate

adjective

More expensive than is reasonable

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Extortionate fee/price/rate, etc. most retailers charge extortionate prices for extended warranties…

noun

A method of voice production used by male singers, especially tenors, to sing notes higher than their normal range.

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He sang in a piercing falsetto

adjective

Most prominent in rank, importance, or position.

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One of the foremost art collectors of his day

adverb

Before anything else in rank, importance, or position; in the first place.

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It was, foremost, the first unequivocal demonstration of the process

adjective

Best known or most important

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He was one of the foremost actors of his day.

adjective

(of music) having or using a strong dance rhythm, in particular that of funk.

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Some excellent funky beats

adjective

Frightened, panicky, or cowardly.

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He did not give up to you like a funky traveller to a highwayman

adjective

(of meat) having the strong flavour or smell of game, especially when it is high.

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A gamy stew of various meats

adjective

Having the strong smell or taste of game (= wild animals or birds that are killed to eat)

noun

An imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size.

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Along the north-west coast of britain, megalithic sites were commonly associated with mythical gian…

adjective

Of very great size or force; gigantic.

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Giant multinational corporations

noun

A person, either real or imaginary, who is extremely large and strong, or a very large or powerful organization

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He was a giant of a man, over six and a half feet tall., the merger makes them a giant in the publi…

verb

Experience a seemingly real perception of something not actually present, typically as a result of a mental disorder or of taking drugs.

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Ben began hallucinating and having fits

verb

Present participle of hallucinate

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Mental disorders, drug use, and hypnosis can all cause people to hallucinate.

noun

The measurement of someone or something from head to foot or from base to top.

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Columns rising to 65 feet in height

noun

A higher level than has ever been ...

adjective

Very important

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A high-level scientist/conference

adjective

In a position of importance or great influence, or involving people who are in positions of power or great influence

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A high-level administrator/executive/official, high-level meetings/negotiations/talks the white hou…

adjective

Having a high and sometimes also loud or unpleasant sound

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The combination of pierce’s tenor sax and roney’s high-pitched trumpet was exciting.

adjective

Having an important position in a government, company, or organization

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His father was a high-ranking member of the former government., the high-ranking officials arrived …

noun

A tall, modern building with a lot of floors

adjective

Used to describe a tall modern building with a lot of levels

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A high-rise apartment/flat/hotel, it's the first of a wave of ultra-tall high-rises expected to rem…

adjective

Of great significance or value.

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Important habitats for wildlife

adjective

Of great value, meaning, or effect

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An important discovery, [ + that clause ] it’s important that you tell the doctor all your symptoms…

adjective

Drunk; intoxicated.

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I got mildly inebriated

verb

Make (someone) drunk; intoxicate.

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It is a rum-based drink designed more to inebriate the masses than to please the palate

adjective

Distended through being filled with air or gas.

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A partially inflated balloon

verb

Fill (a balloon, tyre, or other expandable structure) with air or gas so that it becomes distended.

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Never use an air line on a garage forecourt to inflate your tyres

adjective

An inflated price or value is higher than it should be or than is reasonable

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Evidence suggests that travellers have been put off by the inflated prices., grossly/highly/vastly …

adjective

Having great influence on someone or something.

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Her work is influential in feminist psychology

noun

An influential person.

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Young influentials

adjective

Having a lot of influence

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Dr. carter is an influential member of the board.

adjective

Drunk or under the influence of drugs.

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Officials are reporting an increase in the number of intoxicated students requiring medical attention

verb

(of alcoholic drink or a drug) cause (someone) to lose control of their faculties or behaviour.

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We don't allow people into sessions if they are intoxicated by alcohol or drugs

adjective

Drunk

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He was charged with driving while intoxicated.

adjective

Most important.

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A number of leading politicians

noun

Guidance or leadership, especially in a spiritual context.

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Things can be learned in many ways (spiritual leading is one way you pointed).

noun

The amount of blank space between lines of print.

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Most scrapbookers don't know what kerning or leading are and how to adjust them accordingly.

adjective

Of imposing height.

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The elegant square was shaded by lofty palms

adjective

High

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Lofty mountains, lofty sentiments

adjective

Chief in size or importance.

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A main road

noun

A principal pipe carrying water or gas to buildings, or taking sewage from them.

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A faulty gas main

noun

(in the game of hazard) a number (5, 6, 7, 8, or 9) called by a player before dice are thrown.

adjective

Smelling very unpleasant.

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Leaking taps and malodorous drains

adjective

Producing an unpleasant smell; noxious.

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That peculiarly miasmic atmosphere generated by small boys and adolescent teenagers

adjective

(of a building) having several storeys.

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Australia's capital cities were transformed as the demolition of existing structures made way for m…

noun

A car park with several storeys.

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Among other criticisms the car park report stated: ‘the four multi-storeys are seriously lacking in…

adjective

A multistorey building has several floors

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A multistorey hotel, i left the car in the multistorey.

adjective

Having an unpleasant smell

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It smells a bit niffy down there., the room was starting to get niffy.

adjective

Having an extremely offensive smell.

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Noisome vapours from the smouldering waste

adjective

Very unpleasant and offensive

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A noisome stench

adjective

Worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.

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The gardens are notable for their collection of magnolias and camellias

noun

A famous or important person.

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Businessmen and local notables

adjective

Important and deserving attention

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She worked with many notable musicians., other sports have had work stoppages, most notably baseball.

adverb

Away from the place in question; to or at a distance.

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The man ran off

preposition

Moving away and often down from.

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He rolled off the bed

adjective

Characterized by performing or feeling worse than usual; unsatisfactory or inadequate.

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Even the greatest athletes have off days

adjective

Abbreviation for over the top uk informal

adjective

Shockingly bad or excessive.

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An outrageous act of bribery

adverb

Above the level of the head; in the sky.

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A helicopter buzzed overhead

adjective

Situated above the level of the head.

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The sun was directly overhead

noun

An overhead cost or expense.

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Overheads, such as lighting, equipment, and any little extras, are paid for out of a centralized fund

adjective

Too expensive; costing more than it is worth.

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Overpriced hotels

verb

Charge too high a price for.

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The promoter made the mistake of overpricing the tickets

noun

The pointed top of a mountain.

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Tatters of fog clung to the peak of the mountain

verb

Reach a highest point, either of a specified value or at a specified time.

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The disease peaked in summer

adjective

At the highest level; maximum.

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The canal was restored to peak condition

adjective

Able to make a way through or into something.

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The problem of penetrating damp

verb

Go into or through (something), especially with force or effort.

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The shrapnel had penetrated his head

adjective

Having or showing shrewdness or keen intelligence.

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Her piercing analysis

noun

A small hole in a part of the body, typically other than the ears, made so as to insert a ring, stud, or other piece of jewellery.

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This is the place to get your tattoo or piercing done

verb

(of a sharp pointed object) go into or through (something).

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A splinter had pierced the skin

noun

The most successful point; the culmination.

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He had reached the pinnacle of his career

verb

Form the culminating point or example of.

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Anybody who knows jake's career knows that he pinnacled the liberal-media ladder a decade ago and t…

noun

The most successful point

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The olympics represent the pinnacle of athletic achievement., the volcanic range is extremely rugge…

noun

Lengths of pipe made of metal, plastic, or other materials.

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It was replaced at half time by a length of plastic piping that is normally used as a goal post dur…

adjective

High-pitched.

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The piping voice of a little girl

verb

Convey (water, gas, oil, or other fluid substances) through a pipe or pipes.

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Water from the lakes is piped to manchester

adjective

Having great power or strength.

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A fast, powerful car

adverb

Very.

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Walking is powerful hot work

adjective

Strong

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The picture quality is bad because the tv signal isn’t powerful enough., a powerful drug, he’s in a…

adjective

More important or better than others

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She is the pre-eminent authority in her subject.

adjective

First in importance, order, or position; leading.

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Germany's premier rock band

noun

A prime minister or other head of government.

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The premier told the president that failure to co-operate with the hague would have disastrous cons…

adjective

Best or most important

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He was widely regarded as one of the world’s premier authorities on heart disease., the premier of …

adjective

Expensive.

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Boutiques selling pricey clothes

adjective

Of first importance; main.

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A nurse's prime concern is the well-being of the patient

noun

The state or time of greatest vigour or success in a person's life.

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You're in the prime of life

verb

Make (something) ready for use or action.

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He grabbed a gun from a nearby wall and primed it

adjective

First in order of importance; main.

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The country's principal cities

noun

The most important or senior person in an organization or group.

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A design consultancy whose principal is based in san francisco

adjective

First in order of importance

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Iraq’s principal export is oil.

adjective

(of a law or rule) forbidding or restricting something.

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Prohibitive legislation

adjective

(of costs) too expensive to pay

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The cost of a nursing home is prohibitive., fees are prohibitively expensive.

adjective

Too expensive for most people

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Prohibitive costs/fees/rates green groups have been unable to challenge instances of pollution in c…

adjective

Important; famous.

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She was a prominent member of the city council

noun

A stout drab-coloured moth with tufts on the forewings which stick up while at rest, the caterpillars of which typically have fleshy growths on the back.

adjective

Very noticeable, important, or famous

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She plays a prominent role in the organization., she has a prominent chin/nose., despite his promin…

noun

A position in the hierarchy of the armed forces.

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An army officer of high rank

verb

Give (someone or something) a rank or place within a grading system.

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Students ranked the samples in order of preference

adjective

(of vegetation) growing too thickly and coarsely.

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Clumps of rank grass

noun

A thing constituting a piece of evidence about the past, especially an account kept in writing or some other permanent form.

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You should keep a written record

verb

Set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference.

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They were asked to keep a diary and record everything they ate or drank

verb

Anything providing permanent evidence about past events

verb

Smell strongly and unpleasantly; stink.

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The yard reeked of wet straw and horse manure

noun

A foul smell.

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The reek of cattle dung

noun

Smoke.

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He recovered himself and turned to peer through the reek

verb

(chiefly of animal or vegetable matter) decay or cause to decay by the action of bacteria and fungi; decompose.

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The chalets were neglected and their woodwork was rotting away

noun

The process of decaying.

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The leaves were turning black with rot

noun

A process of deterioration; a decline in standards.

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There is enough talent in the team to stop the rot

adjective

Of or for older or more experienced people.

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Senior citizens

noun

A person who is a specified number of years older than someone else.

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She was only two years his senior

adjective

(of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something.

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Cut the cake with a very sharp knife

adverb

Precisely (used after an expression of time).

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The meeting starts at 7.30 sharp

noun

A musical note raised a semitone above natural pitch.

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Choices in successive levels expand to all notes, then sharps and flats.

adjective

(of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing.

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A shrill laugh

verb

Make a shrill noise.

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A piercing whistle shrilled through the night air

noun

A shrill sound or cry.

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The shrill of a smoke detector filled the air

adjective

At a very high level

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Our expectations of him were sky-high.

adjective

At a very high level or in very large amounts

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Investor confidence is sky-high., sky-high prices/rates/interest, rents have climbed sky-high.

adjective

Having a strong or unpleasant smell.

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Smelly feet

adjective

Having an unpleasant smell

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Smelly feet, the basement is damp and smelly.

adjective

Flying or rising high in the air.

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The coloured trails of soaring rockets

verb

Fly or rise high in the air.

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The bird spread its wings and soared into the air

adjective

Increasing quickly in amount, number, value, or level

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Soaring costs/prices/sales for most of the summer, consumers in america were insulated from the soa…

noun

The highest singing voice.

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A piece composed for soprano, flute, and continuo

noun

A woman’s or young boy’s singing voice in the highest range, or a person or musical instrument with this range

adjective

(of a person, especially a child) harmed in character by being treated too leniently or indulgently.

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He acts like a spoiled brat

verb

Diminish or destroy the value or quality of.

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I wouldn't want to spoil your fun

adjective

Destroyed, damaged, or no longer able to be used

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Spoiled meat, you’re acting like a spoiled brat.

adjective

(of a slope, flight of stairs, or angle) rising or falling sharply; almost perpendicular.

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She pushed the bike up the steep hill

noun

A steep mountain slope.

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Hair-raising steeps

verb

Soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavour or to soften it.

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The chillies are steeped in olive oil

adjective

Not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid.

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A stiff black collar

noun

A dead body.

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When the bodies of various stiffs start disappearing from the local morgue, the police are baffled …

verb

Cheat (someone) out of something, especially money.

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Several workers were stiffed out of their pay

adjective

Foul-smelling.

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He was locked in a stinking cell

adverb

Extremely.

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She is obviously stinking rich

verb

Have a strong unpleasant smell.

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The place stank like a sewer

adjective

Under the influence of drugs, especially cannabis.

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The boy band are unlikely to last much into next year but not because of the classic rock cliches o…

adjective

(of a fruit) having had the stone removed.

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Add 50 g of stoned black olives

verb

Throw stones at.

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Three vehicles were stoned and torched

verb

Make (someone) unable to think or feel properly.

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The offence of administering drugs to a woman with intent to stupefy her

adjective

Unable to think clearly, usually because someone is extremely tired or bored, or has taken drugs

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Stupefied by tiredness, she just sat in front of the fire., as they slept in a stupefied state, som…

noun

The highest point of a hill or mountain.

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She climbed back up the path towards the summit

verb

Reach the summit of (a mountain or hill).

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In 2013, 658 climbers summited everest

noun

The top or highest point, esp. of a mountain

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We climbed to the summit of mount rainier., the economic summit did not accomplish all that the pre…

verb

Contaminate or pollute (something).

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The air was tainted by fumes from the cars

noun

A trace of a bad or undesirable substance or quality.

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The lingering taint of creosote

noun

The perineum.

adjective

Of great or more than average height, especially (with reference to an object) relative to width.

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A tall, broad-shouldered man

adjective

Of more than average height

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She’s tall and slim., the sears tower is taller than the empire state building., four of her friend…

adjective

Used to describe an organization with many levels of jobs between top management and the workers at the bottom

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In a tall organizational structure, employees often lie at the bottom of a long chain of supervisor…

noun

The highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something.

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Doreen stood at the top of the stairs

adjective

Highest in position, rank, or degree.

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The top button of his shirt

verb

Exceed (an amount, level, or number); be more than.

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Losses are expected to top £100 m this year

adjective

Relating to or involving the most important people in an organization

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Top-level jobs/executives, top-level talks/meetings

adjective

A top-level activity is one in which the most important people in an organization or country take part

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Top-level talks/negotiations/discussions

adjective

Extremely tall, especially in comparison with the surroundings.

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Hari looked up at the towering buildings

verb

Rise to or reach a great height.

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He seemed to tower over everyone else

adjective

Very high or very great

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Fielder hit a towering home run., bresson’s towering masterpiece explores the nature of freedom.

adjective

Consisting of three parts; threefold.

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The fish were caught with large treble hooks

predeterminer

Three times as much or as many.

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The tip was at least treble what she would normally have given

noun

Three sporting victories or championships in the same season, event, etc.

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The victory completed a treble for the horse's trainer

verb

Catch one's foot on something and stumble or fall.

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He tripped over his cat

noun

A journey or excursion, especially for pleasure.

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Sammy's gone on a school trip

noun

A stumble or fall due to catching one's foot on something.

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Trips and falls cause nearly half of all accidents

adjective

Not guided by or based on good sense.

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She knew she was being unreasonable, but she resented his domesticity

adjective

Not based on or using good judgment; not fair

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It’s unreasonable to expect him to work every weekend., he thinks the cops acted unreasonably.

adjective

Not fair or acceptable

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A merchant is not required to satisfy a customer's unreasonable demands., be unreasonable for sb/st…

adverb

Towards a higher place or position.

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He jumped up

preposition

From a lower to a higher point of (something).

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She climbed up a flight of steps

adjective

Directed or moving towards a higher place or position.

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The up escalator

adjective

Used or expended carelessly or to no purpose.

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Wasted fuel

verb

Use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

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We can't afford to waste electricity

adjective

Wasted time, money, etc. is time, money, etc. that is not used effectively because it does not produce the result you wanted

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He wasn't in when i got there, so it was a completely wasted journey., underneath the hospital blan…

adjective

Having an unpleasant smell.

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Whiffy socks

adjective

Smelling unpleasant

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He hadn't showered for a couple of days and was starting to get whiffy.

adjective

Having been wrecked.

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An old wrecked barge

verb

Destroy or severely damage (a structure, vehicle, or similar).

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The blast wrecked 100 houses

adjective

Very badly damaged

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Just look at what you've done to my coat - it's wrecked., he got completely wrecked last saturday n…

noun

The time at which something is most powerful or successful.

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In 1977, punk was at its zenith

noun

The best, highest, or most successful point or time

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Their popularity reached its zenith in the mid-1990s.

adjective

Under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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The others got zonked on acid

verb

Hit or strike.

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Charley really zonked me

adjective

Extremely tired

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We were really zonked (out) after our long journey.